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U.S. Highway 160

A new advocate for highway funding in Southwest Colorado

A new advocate for highway funding in Southwest Colorado

Garcia named regional commissioner for state Department of Transportation

August 15, 2021

Volunteer groups take on trash along La Plata County highways

Volunteer groups take on trash along La Plata County highways

Adopt-a-Highway efforts motivated by ‘giving back’

Alcohol suspected in fatal motorcycle crash west of Durango

Alcohol suspected in fatal motorcycle crash west of Durango

Passenger in Porsche taken to Mercy with non-life-threatening injuries

Motorcyclist killed in crash west of Durango

Motorcyclist killed in crash west of Durango

U.S. Highway 160 remains open Thursday night

Driver suspected of killing professional cyclist charged with a new crash

Driver suspected of killing professional cyclist charged with a new crash

Cordell Schneider, 20, accused of crashing motorcycle, fleeing scene

One dead in car crash at Mancos Hill

One dead in car crash at Mancos Hill

Two-vehicle crash causes multiple injuries, traffic delay

After 2½-year closure, remote service station reopens with more offerings

After 2½-year closure, remote service station reopens with more offerings

Hesperus convenience store to add Jeep rentals, local products and take-and-bake pizza

Two dead, three transported to hospital in four-vehicle crash east of Durango

Two dead, three transported to hospital in four-vehicle crash east of Durango

Westbound traffic rerouted; eastbound route had one lane open

Durango’s long-awaited art installation ‘Common Threads’ delayed, again

Durango’s long-awaited art installation ‘Common Threads’ delayed, again

considers alternative locations for steel panels

La Plata County approves new water service for Gem Village

La Plata County approves new water service for Gem Village

Plata Archuleta Water District could help address water quality issues

U.S. Highway 160 concrete work begins Monday in west Durango

U.S. Highway 160 concrete work begins Monday in west Durango

Diamond grinding process to add life to existing surface

Girder delivery to affect traffic at Highway 160/172 intersection Saturday

Girder delivery to affect traffic at Highway 160/172 intersection Saturday

Traffic will stop for transportation of 140-foot-long beams

Bayfield woman distracted by phone, caused three vehicle crash, authorities say

Bayfield woman distracted by phone, caused three vehicle crash, authorities say

Destani Harris, 26, was cited with careless driving causing injury

3 women, 1 child injured in U.S. Highway 160 crash

3 women, 1 child injured in U.S. Highway 160 crash

Traffic blocked for more than an hour east of Elmore’s Corner

CDOT’s new regional director to oversee laundry list of projects

CDOT’s new regional director to oversee laundry list of projects

Constan says she’s well-versed in dangers of Southwest Colorado’s mountain passes

Alcohol suspected in head-on crash in west Durango

Alcohol suspected in head-on crash in west Durango

U.S. Highway 160 was closed for about 15 minutes during evening commute

Autopsy confirms identity, cause of death for woman who drove off Wolf Creek Pass

Autopsy confirms identity, cause of death for woman who drove off Wolf Creek Pass

Marlena Mizell of Texas suffered blunt force injuries

Car found off Wolf Creek Pass belonged to woman missing since January

Car found off Wolf Creek Pass belonged to woman missing since January

Daughters say remains are those of Marlena Mizell, last seen in South Fork

February 25, 2021

Woman found dead outside vehicle hundreds of feet off Wolf Creek Pass

Woman found dead outside vehicle hundreds of feet off Wolf Creek Pass

Focus located near popular overlook

February 24, 2021

U.S. Highway 550 realignment on track for spring 2023 completion, officials say

U.S. Highway 550 realignment on track for spring 2023 completion, officials say

Project expected to ramp up this summer, but public should not be impacted

February 24, 2021

With avalanche danger high, Red Mountain Pass closes ‘until further notice’

With avalanche danger high, Red Mountain Pass closes ‘until further notice’

CDOT: Tuesday’s conditions made it impossible for mitigation work

February 16, 2021

Durango-to-Purgatory Resort route a hotbed of activity

Durango-to-Purgatory Resort route a hotbed of activity

enforcement sees increase of DUIs, speeding during winter months on Hwy. 550

January 27, 2021

Update: Head-on collision kills Mancos woman on U.S. 160

Update: Head-on collision kills Mancos woman on U.S. 160

Patrol update: SUV driver crossed into oncoming lane, another victim seriously injured

January 20, 2021

Head-on crash reported on U.S. Highway 160 in west Durango

Head-on crash reported on U.S. Highway 160 in west Durango

Highway fully open as of 4:20 p.m. Monday

January 11, 2021